The PUB, the Future and How to Conserve Water

PUB ( Public Utilities Board )

-PUB stands for “The Public Utilities Board”.
-PUB, the national water authority in Singapore, is responsible for providing an adequate and reliable supply of potable water. The water supply system that PUB manages comprises 17 raw water reservoirs, six water treatment plants and about 4,800 kilometres of pipelines.

Conservation Ways from them

-The various measures implemented under the plan are continually being reviewed and new measures introduced. Aspects covered under the plan include:
-Public education and publicity programs .
-Mandatory installation of water saving devices.
-Water audits for and encouragement of water recycling practices by customers .
-Use of non-potable water, such as industrial water and seawater, as a substitute for potable water to the extent possible.

Future ( by 2060)

By the time the long-term water supply agreement with Malaysia expires in 2061,
-Singapore wants to be self-sufficient in terms of water supply.
-Reclaimed water would meet 40%
-Desalination 30%
-In addition to the 20% supplied by internal catchments.
-NEWater is expected to provide about 50% of Singapore water needs by 2060.

What We Can Tell The Public About Singapore's Water Shortage And How To Conserve Water

-We can try to encourage the public about the importance of water and why we have to conserve it
-We can encourage the public to save water
-We can give some tips to the public on how to save water in their everyday life
-We can tell the public on how to reuse their water for non-potable use ( See Measures)

Measures

-We can choose those water appliances and fittings with a Water Efficiency Label on it.
-We can also install thimbles in taps and showerheads to reduce the amount of water usage .
-We can also reuse our used water to wash the floor , water plants and so on.